Iona Bests CCSU in a 7-3 Victory

On Sunday, March 4, the Iona Gaels took on the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils on Mazzella Field at 1 p.m. The Gaels emerged with the victory, pushing their record 3-2 (the best start in the school's history).
Junior attacker Kylie Gregory led the Gaels, netting three goals and adding on two assists. Sophomore midfielder Nina Veneziale and sophomore attacker Brenna Lade each scored two goals. Iona outshot the Blue Devils 28-13 in yesterday's game.
Sophomore goalie Maria Ortiz, this being her first full game back since being sick, made seven saves for the Gaels. When asked what it felt like to be back, all the sophomore could say was, "amazing."
The Gaels will travel down to Mount St. Mary’s next Saturday for a 4 p.m. start.

Iona Falls 10-7 to LaSalle but Makes It Up Against L.I.U. 17-7

On Saturday, the Iona College Gaels fell to the LaSalle Explorers 10-7. Sophomore attacker, Brenna Lade led the Gaels with three goals on the afternoon. Coming in next with two goals was junior attacker Kylie Gregory while Senior attacker Emily Taddei and sophomore midfielder Nina Veneziale scored one a piece.

Junior Nancy Ibrahim made 13 saves in the loss.
On Wednesday, The Gaels took on Long Island University at 3 p.m. on Mazzella Field. In the pouring rain, Iona surpassed L.I.U. 17-7.
Sophomore midfielder Nina Veneziale led the Gaels on the day with six points (3 goals; 3 assists). Junior attacker Kylie Gregory followed with five points (4 goals; 2 assist). Senior midfielder Casey Scully had three goals while fellow senior attacker Emily Taddei and sophomore attacker Brenna Lade added another two each. Junior attacker Brittney Mabus, sophomore attacker Nicole Brancaccio and freshman midfielder Meghan Testoni scored one goal a piece.
Right before the half, L.I.U. (0-2) almost caught up, the score being 6-5, but Iona (2-2) took control of the game once again in the second half, only allowing two goals.
Iona outshot Long Island 35-17.
Junior goalie Nancy Ibrahim made three saves while sophomore goalie Maria Ortiz (this was her first game back after having mono) made four saves.
This Saturday, Iona will once again be on Mazzella field hosting Central Connecticut State at 1 p.m.